Minnesota Wild vs. St. Louis Blues: Game 24
by nathaneide on Dec 3, 2008 3:45 PM CST
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St. Louis Blues at Minnesota Wild, Dec 3, 2008 7:00 PM CST
St. Louis Blues (10-10-2) @ Minnesota Wild (14-8-1)
Xcel Energy Center @ 7:00 CST
Television: KSTC (12/45)
RADIO: Listen live on WCCO.com, or locally at 830 AM
For the St. Louis perspective, check out St. Louis Game Time
Tonight's lines:
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Minnesota Wild |
St. Louis Blues |
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Miettinen - Koivu - Bouchard Reitz - Schultz Harding |
Tkachuk - Stastny - Boyes Jackman - Polak Mason |
NOTES:
- Backstrom is 2-4-0 with a 3.57 GAA in his last six starts
- Minnesota has scored 22 goals in its last five games
- Mikko Koivu has four goals and five assists during a five-game point streak
- Speaking of streaks, Owen Nolan says he's feeling much more comfortable in the Wild's system, as evidenced by his four game goal scoring streak
- Marian Gaborik skated for 45 minutes before the team this morning
Questions to Answer
- Can Nolan and Koivu keep their streaks in tact?
- Will the Wild get back to playing a strong forechecking, backchecking and defensive game?
- Can Backstrom shake off whatever has been affecting him in his last six starts?
- Will being scratched twice get Clutterbuck in the mood to provide energy?
- Can tonight be the night that Boogaard's strong play in the offensive zone pays off?
Jacques Lemaire Pre-game Interview
Niklas Backstrom Pre-game Interview
Marc-Andre Bergeron Pre-game Interview
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Nolan trying to extend that streak right away, getting a couple nice chances between the dots on the power play.
by nathaneide on Dec 3, 2008 7:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Hmm
Looks like these guys are just feeling each other out. Not a lot of action thus far.
by nathaneide on Dec 3, 2008 7:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Halfway through the first period, still scoreless.
by nathaneide on Dec 3, 2008 7:24 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Penalty on Marek Zidlicky - 2:00 for hooking.
by nathaneide on Dec 3, 2008 7:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Hmm
Should have been holding the stick on Winchester. Damn BADgers.
by nathaneide on Dec 3, 2008 7:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Backstrom looks much more focused tonight. He’s in position, not a lot of side to side action.
by nathaneide on Dec 3, 2008 7:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
6:00 left in the first – scoreless. Wild outshooting the Blue 11-4.
by nathaneide on Dec 3, 2008 7:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
End of 1
Scoreless at the X. Ice was definitely tilted toward the Blues defensive zone, but the Wild couldn’t capitalize. 13-6 in shots
by nathaneide on Dec 3, 2008 7:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Period Summary
Scoring Summary
1st Period
None
Penalty Summary
1st Period
St. Louis holding – 2 min 4:18, J. McKee
Minnesota hooking – 2 min 11:07, M. Zidlicky
Shots on Goal
St. Louis – 8
Minnesota – 13
Faceoffs Won
St. Louis – 9
Minnesota – 8
Power Play Conversions
St. Louis – 0/1
Minnesota – 0/1
by nathaneide on Dec 3, 2008 7:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Outstanding toe drag by MIkko. Just over the net shorthanded.
by nathaneide on Dec 3, 2008 8:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Blues penalty
Alex Steen – 2:00 for hooking.
by nathaneide on Dec 3, 2008 8:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Another good chance for Nolan, just wide on the redirect from the low slot.
by nathaneide on Dec 3, 2008 8:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Excellent stop by Backstrom on good chance by Berglund
by nathaneide on Dec 3, 2008 8:07 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Not a lot of action.
Wild are clearly concentrating on tight defense tonight.
by nathaneide on Dec 3, 2008 8:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Wild goal
WHAT A GOAL!!! Erik Belanger from Bouchard
by nathaneide on Dec 3, 2008 8:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
That has to be a penalty. Sheppard just got floored by the goalie and a defenseman. Look for Mason to get run soon
by nathaneide on Dec 3, 2008 8:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
2:00 left in the second. Wild up 1-0. Shots are 24-17 Wild.
by nathaneide on Dec 3, 2008 8:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Period Summary
Scoring Summary
1st Period
None
2nd Period
Minnesota 10:28, Eric Belanger 7 (Pierre-Marc Bouchard)
Penalty Summary
1st Period
St. Louis holding – 2 min 4:18, J. McKee
Minnesota hooking – 2 min 11:07, M. Zidlicky
2nd Period
Minnesota high sticking – 2 min 2:14, E. Reitz
St. Louis hooking – 2 min 4:02, A. Steen
Shots on Goal
St. Louis – 8-9
Minnesota – 13-11
Faceoffs Won
St. Louis – 20
Minnesota – 17
Power Play Conversions
St. Louis – 0/2
Minnesota – 0/2
by nathaneide on Dec 3, 2008 8:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
WILD GOAL!!!
Andrew Brunette on the power play.
by nathaneide on Dec 3, 2008 8:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Wild back on PP – 2:00 roughing on Stastny
by nathaneide on Dec 3, 2008 8:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
WILD GOAL
WHAT A BOMB!!!!! Zidlicky with a massive one-timer give the Wild a 3-0 lead
by nathaneide on Dec 3, 2008 8:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
14:00 left in the third. Wild up 3-0. Wild about to go on the PK. Benoit Pouliot for holding.
by nathaneide on Dec 3, 2008 9:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Brad Winchester going off for cross-checking. Way to kill your PP, you BADger moron.
by nathaneide on Dec 3, 2008 9:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
10:00 left in the third
Blues at full strength and the Wild are looking to kill the rest of the 10 minutes, up 3-0.
by nathaneide on Dec 3, 2008 9:07 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Wild totally dominating this period, outshooting the Blues 11-2.
by nathaneide on Dec 3, 2008 9:11 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
WTF???? Andy Murray just pulled Mason with 2:55 left.
by nathaneide on Dec 3, 2008 9:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Miettinen tripped on a breakaway headed toward the empty net, and gets a penalty shot.
by nathaneide on Dec 3, 2008 9:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
WAIT! With the empty net, it’s a goal!
by nathaneide on Dec 3, 2008 9:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
WILD GOAL!!! Antti Miettinen.
4-0 Wild.
by nathaneide on Dec 3, 2008 9:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Game Summary
Scoring Summary
1st Period
None
2nd Period
Minnesota 10:28, Eric Belanger 7 (Pierre-Marc Bouchard)
3rd Period
Minnesota 2:54, Andrew Brunette 9 (power play) (Marek Zidlicky, Marc-Andre Bergeron)
Minnesota 5:14, Marek Zidlicky 4 (power play) (Marc-Andre Bergeron, Mikko Koivu)
Minnesota 19:32, Antti Miettinen 7 (empty net) (Eric Belanger)
Penalty Summary
1st Period
St. Louis holding – 2 min 4:18, J. McKee
Minnesota hooking – 2 min 11:07, M. Zidlicky
2nd Period
Minnesota high sticking – 2 min 2:14, E. Reitz
St. Louis hooking – 2 min 4:02, A. Steen
3rd Period
St. Louis holding the stick – 2 min 1:58, R. Polak
St. Louis roughing – 2 min 4:20, Y. Stastny
Minnesota holding – 2 min 6:00, B. Pouliot
St. Louis cross check – 2 min 7:55, B. Winchester
Shots on Goal
St. Louis – 8-9-5 for 22
Minnesota – 13-11-13 for 37
Faceoffs Won
St. Louis – 32
Minnesota – 24
Power Play Conversions
St. Louis – 0/3
Minnesota – 2/5
by nathaneide on Dec 3, 2008 9:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
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